Donations to Mercy Health Cincinnati Foundation change peoples’ lives in Greater Cincinnati in a myriad of ways, but it all begins with the organization’s mission – ensuring easy access to quality, compassionate healthcare.
The foundation partners with donors to make lives healthier, thereby making communities stronger. Funds raised go to Mercy Health’s network of not-for-profit programs and facilities, including hospitals, senior living facilities and community outreach.
"The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Mobile Mammography program, supported by funding through our foundation, is a great example of our community outreach where we take healthcare directly to patients at various locations throughout Cincinnati," says Jon Labbe, foundation president and CEO.
The vans feature 3D digital mammography, a state-of-the-art breast imaging procedure that offers a clearer image, resulting in the most accurate detection of early breast cancer. The foundation, particularly concerned about delivering this important, early screening to those who may not be able to afford it, offers financial resources to those in need. It is currently raising funds to put into place an enhanced screening protocol that will ensure mammography patients and their physicians receive screening results within one business day.
The Heart of Gold Memorial Fund, founded by the Peters family of Cincinnati in memory of their mom, Marge (a former employee of The Jewish Hospital), and their brother, Tim, is an avid supporter of the mobile mammography program.
"Our mission is to support those who go above and beyond in their daily jobs caring for others," says Jamie Peters Mazza. "We feel so good about raising money for the mobile mammography program. They are just awesome, dedicated and compassionate people, so we are happy to help fund the program in our mom’s memory."
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